Ghana Premier League - Statistical Review Of Week 1

The much awaited Ghana Premier League finally commenced on January 17 2015, Saturday after several months of litigation. 

All sixteen clubs ensured fans were warmed to an enthralling first week of games with nothing short of surprises. Below encapsulates the 8 matches from a statistical point of view.

STATISTICS

• 14 - Total league goals scored in Week 1 of the First Capital Plus Ghana Premier League.

• 1.75 - Every match center averaged more than a goal in the opening week of the new season.

• 8 - Represent the number of victories chalked by home sides, with none failing to pick all points at stake.

• 0 - All visiting sides failed to pick a point in their various encounters.

• 13 - Total number of goals scored by the home teams.

• 1 - Total number of goals scored by visiting clubs. Credit to Liberty's Alfred Azumah Nelson.

• 4 - Isaac Twum's fourth minute opener for Lions against New Edubiase was the fastest goal of the round.

• 56 - Gilbert Fiamenyo scored the first goal of the season after 56 minutes for Hearts Of Oak in their victory against WAFA.

• 1:1 - Hearts of Oak's Paul Acquah received the first yellow card of the season and as well provided the season's first assist.

• 17 - Total of 17 bookings were recorded this week with 16 being yellow cards and 1 red card to Asante Agyemang of Bechem United.

• 4 - The highest scoring match recorded four goals as Hasaacas battered Liberty 3-1.

• 2:1 - Only Samuel Afful of Hasaacas scored twice with every other player scoring 1 or less. Afful also converted the first penalty of the season

• 9:0 - Asante Kotoko have played over 9 hours away to Aduana Stars since the latter joined the premier league in 2009, but have failed to either pick a win or score a goal at the Dormaa Park.